Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 10, 2000

M101: An Ultraviolet View

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 10, 2000 is “M101: An Ultraviolet View,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Astro 2, UIT , NASA. The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“This picture of giant spiral galaxy Messier 101 (M101) was taken by the Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UIT). UIT flew into orbit as part of the Astro 2 mission on-board the Space Shuttle Endeavour in March 1995.”

— APOD editors, June 10, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 10, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Astro 2, UIT , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 10, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-june-10-m101-an-ultraviolet-view

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